Marilyn and Jack Frieman heard a blood-curdling scream and found their pappion, named Bucky, clinging to life.

Otters had crept into the couple's backyard and savaged Bucky.

“One got off the pavement, ran into the pool, jumped out of the pool and jumped into the bay,” said Jack.

They rushed the dog to a 24-hour vet, but it was too late. Now the Friemans hope to warn others who may live in areas inhabited by otters.

“It's been shattering for me. Every time I think if it, I start crying,” said Jack. “I think that people should watch out for their pets, in fact, every time I see somebody with their dog, I ask 'em, 'if you live on the water, please look out for that."